The Irish Times

Vautour and Don Poli schooled in Leopardstown workout

Henry De Bromhead looking ahead to Aintree with novice Alisier D’Irlande

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 09:14

Mullins and Elliott run 14 at weekend but eyes are on Cheltenham

Elliott will gave Don Cossack and No More Heroes a spin before going to festival

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Cheltenham 2016: growing list of absent friends at festival

A number of big guns will be absent through injury including Faugheen and Arctic Fire

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 12:20

Boston Bob takes full advantage of Mala Beach fall at Fairyhouse

Davy Russell crashes out at second last fence on race favourite

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 16:34

Annie Power now favourite for Champion Hurdle after Punchestown parade

Trainer Willie Mullins keeping all options open after Faugheen ruled out for season

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 14:11

Scripts torn up as second-strings orchestrate wins

It’s a guessing game as Mullins plays his Cheltenham cards close to his chest

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 01:00

Smashing improves Cheltenham profile with Gowran win

Sempre Medici justifies short-priced favouritism to win the Red Mills Trial Hurdle in style

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 16:58

Sempre Medici looks primed for glory at Gowran

Ruby Walsh remains at home while Barry Geraghty rides Blazer in Betfair Hurdle

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Big guns absent as Carlingford Lough claims Irish Gold Cup double

John Kiely-trained star capitalises after Valseur Lido’s final fence blunder

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 16:00

Djakadam can lay down marker for raider Mullins

Gold Cup favourite runs in BetBright Trial Chase at Cheltenham

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Faugheen puts in a display for the ages at Leopardstown

Douvan also impresses as Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh seal big-race double

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 12:16

Faugheen races home in style at Leopardstown

Career-best performance rated superior to previous unbeaten runs by Hurricane Fly

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 01:17

Faugheen the machine destroys field in Irish Champion Hurdle

Mullins’s star succeeds the great Hurricane Fly with sublime performance at Leopardstown

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 15:50

Divine Douvan wins Irish Arkle with imperious ease

1-14 favourite is now 1-2 for Cheltenham Arkle after impressive display at Leopardstown

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 14:35

Un De Sceaux’s Cheltenham credentials come under spotlight at Ascot

Turf Club welcomes amendments made by Simon Coveney to Horse Racing Ireland Bill

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 14:31

Confusion as to whether Ruby Walsh has reached 2,500 wins

Jockey says he is ‘not counting’ and a stewards’ enquiry has been called on exact total

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 15:34

Morris hoping Rule The World will show class in Goffs Thyestes Chase

Folsom Blue also has chance in competitive field at Gowran Park, trainer says

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 17:07

Ruby Walsh expected to partner Faugheen in Irish Champion hurdle

Two more of Willie Mullins’ top trio Nichols Canyon and Artic Fire also in the frame

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:58

Willie Mullins hopes Faugheen can emulate Hurricane Fly

Nichols Canyon and Arctic Fire only real competition for Irish Champion Hurdle

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 01:00

Killultagh Vic reported fine after Leopardstown heroics

Willie Mullins says horse showing no effects from near-fall at the last on way to victory

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 14:03

Victorious ‘Vic’ pulls off remarkable recovery

Ruby Walsh sticks like glue as Killultagh Vic stumbles on landing over the last

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 03:02

Empire Of Dirt claims the Leopardstown Handicap Chase

Ruby Walsh makes amazing recovery on Killultagh Vic to win Novice Chase

Sun Jan 17 2016 - 16:13

Tuesday rematch plans if frost stops today’s Naas card

Pont Alexandre set to continue spectacular return to form

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Youthful Kennedy has eye on the main prize at Leopardstown

Big race success with Desoto County would be high profile boost for 16-year-old jockey

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

€50,000 donation leads to call for Irish jockey charities to merge

Ruby Walsh in favour of amalgamation after substantial contribution from Moyglare Stud owner

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00

Fairyhouse report: New anti-doping unit announced

Turf Club to submit budget to HRI; Nearly Nama’d wins first big handicap of 2016

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00

Min shows Cheltenham Festival credentials at Punchestown

1-7 favourite follows in the footsteps of Vautour and Douvan with effortless victory

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 14:35

Sunday’s racing at Tramore abandoned

Meeting called off due to a waterlogged track meaning jockeys will head to Fairyhouse

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 12:55

Mozoltov can make up for lost time at Fairyhouse

Leading jockeys could end up dashing to Fairyhouse if Tramore fails inspection

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Bellshill eases home to complete Naas double for Willie Mullins

Ruby Walsh guides both 5-2 favourite and Shaneshill to wins in quick succession

Sun Jan 03 2016 - 14:43

Yorkhill made to work but eases over for Mullins and Walsh

The six-year-old ran a controlled race in the Grade One to win from 00 Seven

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 14:47

Up For Review romps home at Punchestown

The Willie Mullins trained gelding won at a canter and 13 lengths from Jetstream Jack

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 15:08

Myska gives Willie Mullins a winning maiden run at Taunton

Ruby Walsh guides home 10-11 favourite in atrocious conditions in Somerset

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 17:05

Punchestown officials hoping New Year’s Eve card survives weather

Ruby Walsh to partner Willie Mullins-trained Myska at Taunton today

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00